{"product_id":"the-dev-lead-trenches-lessons-for-managing-developers-paperback","title":"The Dev Lead Trenches: Lessons for Managing Developers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Merida\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eChris Tankersley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're the Team Lead-Now What?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned lead developer or have just been \"promoted\" to the role, this collection can help you nurture an expert programming team within your organization.\u003c\/p\u003eGet the Most Out of Your Developers\u003cp\u003eAfter reading this book, you'll understand what processes work for managing the tasks needed to turn a new feature or bug into deployable code. But success is more than just slinging code when you're in charge, and this book covers project management and people skills you'll need to hone. These essays touch on a variety of topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book collects almost two-years worth of writings based on Chris Tankersley's experience leading development teams. He first wrote these in his column, also named \"The Dev Lead Trenches,\" for php architect] magazine. Chris' approach to managing a group of programmers comes from the experiences only another programmer can appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis advice is grounded in an authentic concern for bringing the best out people without treating them as interchangeable cogs. He recognizes the value of well-defined, shared workflows without advocating blind adherence to bureaucratic processes. Whether you're a seasoned lead developer or have just been \"promoted\" to the role, this collection can help you nurture an expert programming team within your organization. His insight will help you get the most from your team members by applying practical, real-world advice.\u003c\/p\u003eReorganized by Topic\u003cp\u003eThis book re-organizes his essays thematically, instead of including them in chronological publication order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters 1-3 touch upon what the Development Lead role should entail, how to interact with others, and also defines what you should not do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters 4-9 look at aspects of managing what your team is tasked with, from project management advice to a workflow for turning feature or bug tickets into deployable code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters 10-14 deal with the personnel aspects of finding new hires, assessing individuals, and handling poor performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 15-18 tackle topics related to your team, or company, culture with advice on what contributes to a positive one and the things to avoid to prevent burnout and toxicity in your workplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a newly minted technical lead, start with chapter one to get your bearings. Otherwise, each chapter can stand alone if you have a specific need for help or insight.\u003c\/p\u003eTopics Covered\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of the primary responsibilities of a technical lead role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to listen to and understand people and why communication is a critical skill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe habits and problems to avoid in your new position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding project management tools that work for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple approaches to project management to stay organized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make useful estimates for new tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat information to collect when creating an issue ticket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue tracking workflows that don't get in the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing code reviews effectively with your team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find new programmers to hire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlining your onboarding processes to bring new members up to speed quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate job performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to deal with problematic team members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to encourage ongoing professional development within your team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating a health organization culture to prevent burn out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 9.25 x 7.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47212861587705,"sku":"9781940111711","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/VTU0SnRoakJheWYxT2lNT3lMVkNnUT09.webp?v=1768098732","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-dev-lead-trenches-lessons-for-managing-developers-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}